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Vintage Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides: Canoeing by Laurie Gullion
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Very good with minimal wear”
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Topic
- canoeing, Women
- Book Title
- Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides: Canoeing
- Subjects
- Sports
- Era
- 1990s
- ISBN
- 9780070251991
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10
0070251991
ISBN-13
9780070251991
eBay Product ID (ePID)
845572
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Publication Name
Canoeing : a Woman's Guide
Language
English
Subject
Water Sports, Outdoor Skills, Canoeing
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation
Series
Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
98-041574
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
797.122082
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction About this book Chapter 1: Great Beginnings Exploring new places The exploration within The lure of canoeing Chapter 2: The Female Canoeist Modern canoeing for women Who canoes today? Types of canoeing Chapter 3: Getting Started Common concerns Friendly clubs The outfitter option Instructional schools Chapter 4: Getting Friendly with Your Canoe Naming the canoe Naming the paddle The impact of boat shape Transporting the canoe to water Entering and stabilizing the canoe Chapter 5: Paddling Straight The one-stroke strategy Paddling forward with the J stroke Solo canoe strategies Chapter 6: Turning a Canoe The onside spin with a draw stroke Onside U-turn while underway The offside spin Offside U-turn while underway Turning a canoe solo Leaning a canoe Chapter 7: Your Rescue Responsibilities Capsize prevention Active self-rescue in flatwater Assisting with a flatwater rescue Group swiftwater rescues Chapter 8: Getting Equipped Selecting a paddle Selecting a life vest Selecting a canoe Outfitting your canoe Your canoeing closet Safety equipment and accessories TLC for your gear Chapter 9: The Canoe Trip Getting organized Route-finding on large lakes A family affair Safe travel trips on the water Understanding whitewater rivers Route-finding in whitewater Trip essentials Chapter 10: Tips and More Tips Conditioning for canoeing Paddling while pregnant Canoeing with a physical limitation Canoeing responsibly Chapter 11: Resources Index
Synopsis
Laurie Gullion, expert canoeist, teaches women how to get on the water with little frustration. This comprehensive guide includes learning the basic strokes...probem-solving tips...solo strategies...planning river trips...transporting the boat... and more. Add the personal stories of women canoeists, and Canoeing is guaranteed to increase the reader's confidence and pleasure in the sport., This is a woman's guide to the sport and art of canoeing. Beginning to intermediate instruction on everything from learning the basic strokes to self-rescue, trip planning, and buying equipment.
LC Classification Number
GV783.G724 1999
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